Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Chokehold
Force: Chokehold
Joseph E. Mesaris
Badge #16202,
White Male
Also served at
42nd Precinct
Service
started July 2016,
made $129,000 last year,
Tax #961949
Complaints
2
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complainant Unavailable
1
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202004061,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| APU Case Status: | Pending |
| Penalty: | APU - Decision Pending |
Complaint #201809653,
November 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 46 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Complaint #202004061, June 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 35-39 | Exonerated |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Male, 35-39 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | Black Male, 35-39 | Unsubstantiated |
| APU Case Status: Pending | ||
| Penalty: APU - Decision Pending | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201809653, November 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 46 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-25584
Closed: 12/2/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongfully used a chokehold.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Lawsuits
Fincher, Sean vs City of New York, et al.Case # 19CV06206, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 26, 2019, ended September 29, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 4, 2018 at around 10:25 PM, Defendants Officers Moriarty, Mesaris, Urena, and Alba entered Mr. Fincher's shelter dormitory in the Bronx while he was watching sports. Defendant Officers began questioning Mr. Fincher about his earlier whereabouts, and whether he had been drinking. They did not disclose the reason for their visit, and Mr. Fincher declined to answer their questions. Defendants Officers, now joined by FDNY/EMT Defendants Zucker and Guttman, then tightly handcuffed Mr. Fincher and transported him to Lincoln Hospital. At no point was Mr. Fincher ever placed under arrest. He also never resisted the Officers. At Lincoln Hospital, Mr. Fincher was forced to wait and be seen by a doctor, despite th...